Hyo and the Deep-Rooted Demon

by Ikemoto Ghosh, Mina | Interest age: from c 13 years
Published 09/04/2026 by Scholastic in the United Kingdom
Paperback | 560 pages
195 x 130 x 44mm | 480g

A breathtaking YA mystery fantasy, illustrated with stunning

Japanese-inspired artwork, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo,

Xiran Jay Zhao and R.F. Kuang.

'A vividly imagined fantasy like no other. With a plot that keeps

twisting, Hyo will satisfy both the mystery and anime fans alike.'

- Eliza Chan, author of Fathomfolk

Meet the Hakai Family Hellmakers: Purveyors

of artisan hells and unlucky days to inflict upon your enemies.

They'll make it personal... But for a price!

Onogoro is in the middle of electing a new chief - but, as the

deadline looms, a sword-wielding serial killer comes to town. Hyo,

busy trying to solve a kidnapping mystery, soon crosses paths

with the serial killer himself, who reveals a sinister conspiracy

with the future of the island at stake. Promising vengeance, Hyo

embarks on her strangest special commission yet - and learns more

about the powers of being a Hellmaker...

* The second YA fantasy from author and illustrator Mina Ikemoto

Ghosh.

* This beautiful package is highly illustrated with Manga style art.

* Perfect for fans of Six of Crows, Iron Widow and Spirited Away.